I am almost done ladies and gentlemen!!! Here is my updated timeline:
Notification of MEB Action - 6 Mar 2012
Physical Exam Completed: 29 Mar 2012
MEB sent to JBLM: 6 Apr 2012
NARSUM Completed: 20 Jun 2012
MEB Doesn't Meet Retention Standards: 27 Jun 2012
NARSUM Signed: 3 Jul 2012
MEB sent to PEB (JBLM): 3 Jul 2012
Found Unfit: 27 Jul 2012
VA received PEB: 31 Jul 2012
eBenefits indicates "Preparing for Decision": 2 Aug 2012
eBenefits indicates "Pending Decision Approval": 3 Aug 2012
Ratings Done: 3 Aug 2012
DA 199 in Typing Phase: 10 Aug 2012
DA 199 is In: 10 Sept 2012
DA 199 signed: 12 Sept 2012
DA 199 sent up: 13 Sept 2012
Transition Memo Received: 23 Oct 2012
Orders/Clearing Papers in Hand: 24 Oct 2012
Start PTDY/Terminal Leave: 05 Nov 2012
I recieved my orders fairly quickly because I already completed my terminal leave ahead of time and my leave dates were within the transition timeframe.
Notification of MEB Action - 6 Mar 2012
Physical Exam Completed: 29 Mar 2012
MEB sent to JBLM: 6 Apr 2012
NARSUM Completed: 20 Jun 2012
MEB Doesn't Meet Retention Standards: 27 Jun 2012
NARSUM Signed: 3 Jul 2012
MEB sent to PEB (JBLM): 3 Jul 2012
Found Unfit: 27 Jul 2012
VA received PEB: 31 Jul 2012
eBenefits indicates "Preparing for Decision": 2 Aug 2012
eBenefits indicates "Pending Decision Approval": 3 Aug 2012
Ratings Done: 3 Aug 2012
DA 199 in Typing Phase: 10 Aug 2012
DA 199 is In: 10 Sept 2012
DA 199 signed: 12 Sept 2012
DA 199 sent up: 13 Sept 2012
Transition Memo Received: 23 Oct 2012
Orders/Clearing Papers in Hand: 24 Oct 2012
Start PTDY/Terminal Leave: 05 Nov 2012
I recieved my orders fairly quickly because I already completed my terminal leave ahead of time and my leave dates were within the transition timeframe.